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PN03 NVD

2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,678 mi
Last recorded30,678 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S15,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 NVD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ500S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2020 30,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 26,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2011 9,143 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,143 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 9,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2009 8,419 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 8,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 7,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 7,411 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 May 2006 5,957 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 5,957 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ500S?

Based on 24,333 MOT tests across 3,191 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 403
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 383
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 318
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 302
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PN03 NVD is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,445 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ500S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN03 NVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ500S typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ500S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN03 NVD registered?

PN03 NVD is a 2003 Kawasaki GPZ500S, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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